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Agenda ◦ Announcements Call/Pioneer DEA Presenter Trivia Night ◦ Joe Fisch Misc Items ◦ College Counseling Update KHS 2020 Spring Info Night
Transcript of Junior Spring Info Night 2020€¦ · Meet with College Reps at KHS Use Naviance to research...
Agenda◦ Announcements
Call/PioneerDEA PresenterTrivia Night
◦ Joe FischMisc Items
◦ College Counseling Update
KHS 2020 Spring Info Night
Academic needs◦ Pride Center/Tutoring
Social & Emotional needs◦ Grade level, social worker, ESC
Scheduling for Senior Year (should be completed)ESY Recover and Enhancement◦ Begins End of May - Month of June◦ Health, Personal Finance and PE
Online Classes - LAUNCH◦ Health and Personal Finance
Counselor UpdateJoe Fish x 1040 joe.fisch @kirkwoodschools.org
Josh Jaworowski (A-K)[email protected] ext. 1041
Abby Peterson (L-Z)[email protected] ext. 1043
College Counseling Update
Purpose of the ACT ● College Admission● Scholarships
ACT at KHS ● Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019● Free to all students, ● No writing● Students have to OPT IN - Email to Parents/Students (soon)
ACT - KHS
● February 9, 2019 – register by January 11th ●April 13, 2019 – register by March 8th ● June 8, 2019 – register by May 3rd● July 13, 2019-register by June 14th
Visit www.actstudent.org to register
ACT National Test Dates
Purpose of SAT
● College Admission
● Scholarships
● Universities take either ACT or SAT
SAT Subject Test
● Highlight student expertise
● Taken after completing related coursework
● Selective schools may require Subject Test
Visit www.collegeboard.com for more info
SAT / Subject Test
● All Saturdays
● March 9th, SAT ONLY (no subject test offered)
● Register by February 8th, 2019
● May 4th, 2019-register by April 5, 2019
● June 1st, 2019-register by May 3, 2019
● Visit www.collegeboard.org for more info
SAT/Subject Test Dates
Our goals:
● To guide and support each family through the
post-secondary planning process.
● To help each student find the best “fit” possible-
academically, financially, and personally.
●Winter Semester – Individual Student/Family
Meetings
What to Expect
Organize mail & check email
College fairs/ open houses
Develop good relationships with teachers
Maintain grades
Develop a solid senior year schedule
Stay involved
Take on leadership roles
Make an appointment with College Counselors!
Individual/Family Meetings
Create a Testing Plan
● When to take the ACT or SAT
● ACT or SAT Prep
Create a List of Schools
● Cast a wide net
● College Visits
● Meet with College Reps at KHS
● Use Naviance to research
Prepare for the College Application
● Maintain Grades
● Continue to pursue a challenging curriculum
● Stay involved
● Get to know your teachers & college counselor
What to Do
● Visit the Guidance Activity Center
● Use the Naviance Family Connection Website
● Follow us on Twitter: @KHS_College
● Website: www.kirkwoodschools.org/khs/guidance
Resources
The “College” side of Naviance:
◦ Super Match College Search ◦ Scattergrams◦ Transcript Request Process (senior year)◦ Career/Search by potential major
◦ Log in InformationEmail: student#@g.kirkwoodschools.orgPassword: student#
Naviance
● College Information Night ● March 6th ● Starts at 6:30 in Cafe ● Students/Parents can attend 2 sessions
● Highly Selective College Admission Process ● Writing Effective College Essays ● Understanding Standardized Testing ● The Application Components ● Going to MIZZOU? ● Interested in going to STLCC? ● Understanding the FAFSA and Financial Aid Process● AND MORE!
Upcoming Events
● Post-secondary planning is an individual process. Focus on what is best for you.
● Now is the time to begin seeking out answers to the unknown pieces of the college/ career search.
● The more options you research, the better educated you will be when it comes time to make your final decision.
Final Thoughts
● Josh Jaworowski● College Counselor (A-K)● [email protected]● Ext. 1041
● Abby Peterson● College Counselor (L-Z)● [email protected]● Ext. 1043
College/Career Counseling
